Condolences to Eric Young Following the Passing of His Mother

July 1, 2017

WWE NXT star Eric Young was not at last week’s TV tapings as his mother passed away after battling cancer. It was explained on WWE TV that Young was off working on SAniTY’s “master plan”, and Young posted the following on Instagram.

WZ offers it deepest condolences to the friends and family of Eric Young at this time:

In a book of readings the first one my hand went to! Mom was guiding me and I knew this was perfect! Her light in this world is out but the light of her soul will shine forever! #ripmom

In a book of readings the first one my hand went to! Mom was guiding me and I knew this was perfect! Her light in this world is out but the light of her soul will shine forever! #ripmom

A post shared by TheEricYoungIG (@theericyoungig) on Jun 24, 2017 at 8:09am PDT

One my proudest professional moments was winning my first world title! One of my proudest moments in life was seeing how proud this perfect human being was of me for my accomplishment! #fucancer

One my proudest professional moments was winning my first world title! One of my proudest moments in life was seeing how proud this perfect human being was of me for my accomplishment! #fucancer

A post shared by TheEricYoungIG (@theericyoungig) on Jun 13, 2017 at 6:00pm PDT

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.